as (for); for; in the capacity of
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
butterfly net; net for catching insects
mist net (fine mesh for capturing small birds)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
illegal; illicit; unlawful
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
red light (traffic); red light; signal to stop; sign of danger
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
unproductive; counterproductive
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
reading partway; leaving half-read
receptionist; reception woman
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
if you think about it; come to think of it
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
difficult to ...; hard to ...
having said that; on the other hand
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
trees and stones; unfeeling person
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to look away; to turn away
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
curse; spell; malediction